Fender Super Champ X2 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Fender Super Champ X2
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Fender Super Champ X2, select the '90s Metal preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD F-50 · updated 2026-07-06
- Preset / mode
- '90s Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Super Champ X2 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging sections to achieve that aggressive attack.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain the percussive rhythm.
- Keep the amp's built-in reverb low to mimic the dry, minimal ambience of the original tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Super Champ X2 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Super Champ X2 for Master of Puppets?
Start from the '90s Metal preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD F-50. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Fender Super Champ X2
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- In Dying Days · As Blood Runs Black
- Rubber · Yuck
- Walk · Pantera
- Under the bridge · Red Hot chilli Peppers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.